Rep. Sykes Announces $2 Million for Street Safety in Summit County

November 12, 2026 Rep. Sykes Announces $2 Million for Street Safety in Summit County AKRON, OH – Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $2 million Safe Streets for All Grant to Summit County for its Criminal Justice Fiber Ring Adaptive Signalization Project. The project will upgrade traffic signals at 36 intersections between North Revere Road and Downtown Akron to help traffic move more smoothly and make roads safer. “Every community deserves safe, reliable infrastructure, and I’m proud to help deliver that for Summit County. This $2 million federal investment will help Summit County use innovative technology to prevent crashes, improve traffic flow, and make our roads safer for everyone. With more than 4,200 crashes along this corridor in just five years, these improvements are urgently needed,” said Rep. Sykes. “I will continue working as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to bring federal dollars back to Ohio’s 13th Congressional District to improve our communities.” “This project is an important investment in making our roads safer and our transportation system more efficient. By leveraging the Summit Connects fiber infrastructure, we can use technology to improve traffic flow, give emergency vehicles a clearer path through intersections, and support more reliable public transportation. It’s an example of how Summit County is putting our investments in technology and infrastructure to work for the benefit of our residents and communities,” said Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro. “We are thankful for Congresswoman Emilia Sykes’ support of this project and her commitment to bringing federal resources to our region to improve transportation safety.” Between 2019 and 2023, the corridor between North Revere Road and Downtown Akron saw 4,210 crashes, including 12 fatalities and 58 suspected serious injuries. New technology will allow traffic signals to adjust to changing traffic conditions, give emergency vehicles more time to get through intersections, and help buses stay on schedule. These improvements are designed to reduce crashes, improve traffic flow, and make travel safer for everyone. The project will also include safety reviews, engineering and environmental planning, and opportunities for community input to help guide the improvements. Print Email Share Tweet